Tips, Tricks and just General Knowledge

Tips and Tricks

Corks

Don’t go cheap on the corks. They really are not that expensive anyways. I like 1 and 3/4 inch premium corks. I get those because you never really know how long you want to keep a bottle. A cork like that will last seven years. I have never tried the synthetic corks or the twist tops. It’s on the list.

Carboy

Glass. Glass unless for some reason you cannot control the weight. Then by all means use plastic. I knew a guy who used plastic car boys and won first prize for his home craft beer.

Gloves

The kind your doctor uses.

Corker

You will want a floor corker. Less stress and they can get the tough jobs done.